Still no decision on Pirates’ third baseman, shortstop

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The two biggest questions about the Pirates’ lineup are still unresolved.

Clint Hurdle said Saturday before a 6-3 loss to the Tigers in an exhibition game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium that the Pirates have not made decisions yet on who will be the starting third baseman and shortstop.

Hurdle hinted that he may have already picked a winner in the competition between Erik Gonzalez and Kevin Newman at shortstop. However, the manager gave no clues.